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Starbucks Korea fires CEO after ‘Tank Day’ campaign sparks fury over dictatorship-era massacre

President Lee Jae Myung condemns ad campaign as ‘bottom-feeding behaviour from these low-class peddlers’

The Independent UK

The Keurig K-Crema high-pressure coffee maker produces creamy, smooth brews with speed and ease

The first Keurig machine with PressureInfusion Technology, the K-Crema is a game-changer for lovers of smooth, flavorful brews.

TechRadar

Starbucks Korea CEO dismissed over ad evoking massacre of pro-democracy protesters

‘Tank Day’ event causes outrage with ‘malicious mockery’ of deadly crackdown during dictatorship era

The Guardian - UK

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Starbucks Layoffs: What to Know About the Latest SBUX Job Cuts

Starbucks stock inched higher on Friday as management announced layoffs and the closure of regional offices. TD Cowen recommends buying SBUX shares at current levels.

Barchart

Starbucks Layoffs: Coffee Giant Axing 300 Corporate Jobs and Closing Regional Offices in Major Turnaround

Starbucks is cutting 300 corporate jobs and closing regional offices as part of a turnaround strategy, focusing on streamlining operations while investing in café improvements and staff hiring.

International Business Times UK

Starbucks to open first corporate office in India for tech jobs

Starbucks is establishing its first corporate technology office in India, aiming for fiscal year 2027 to bring outsourced roles in-house and reduce costs. This move is part of a broader strategy to cut $2 billion in expenses and decrease reliance on external service providers, following recent layoffs and a shift…

The Economic Times

Starbucks lays off 300 office staff

Some 2,300 corporate employees have been let go in three rounds of layoffs since February 2025

The Independent UK

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Starbucks To Cut Hundreds Of Corporate Jobs As Part Of Push To 'Return The Company to Durable Profitable Growth'

Starbucks announced on Friday that it will cut 300 corporate jobs in the U.S. and shut down some regional support offices as part of a push to "return the company to durable, profitable growth."

International Business Times

Starbucks to cut 61 technology jobs in Seattle

Starbucks is making headlines with the announcement of 61 tech job reductions at its Seattle HQ, signaling a pivotal phase in the company’s transformation journey. These layoffs align with an overarching strategy to sharpen focus on elevating customer experiences and driving revenue growth. This decision comes after prior restructuring efforts,…

The Economic Times

Positioning for a Big Move: SBUX Long Straddle Trade Idea

When volatility is low, options become cheaper, so today we’re looking for stocks with a low IV Percentile which could be good candidates for a Long Straddle trade.

Barchart

Nine dollars for a Starbucks is an ‘affordable luxury’? CEOs need to wake up and smell the coffee

The head honcho thinks splurging nearly $10 on a beverage during a cost-of-living crisis is fine for a ‘special experience’. It’s time to offer my own valuable advice, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK

Starbucks Faces Customer Backlash Over New Small Table Design and Reduced Cafe Seating Footprints

A viral Reddit post revives criticism of Starbucks' small tables as the chain renovates 1,000 stores, closes hundreds, and defends its $9 coffee as a 'premium experience'.

International Business Times UK

McDonald's Phase Out Self-Serve Soda Refills: What You Can Do to Get Free Beverage Top-Ups While You Still Can

McDonald's is phasing out self-serve soda fountains by 2032, ending the era of unlimited refills. This change is part of a modernisation strategy to streamline operations and adapt to consumer habits.

International Business Times UK

Woman takes Tinder date to the mall. Then he disappeared in the bathroom for 20 minutes: ‘I am SPEECHLESS’

Reason enough to get off the apps.

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Starbucks CEO gets roasted for $9 'premium experience' remarks, but Wall Street toasts his tariff-era turnaround strategy

Brian Niccol pitched a $9 cup of coffee as an affordable luxury that people don't mind "splurging" on. The internet didn't agree.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Brian Niccol? 'Tone Deaf' Starbucks CEO Slammed for Justifying $10 Coffee as 'Affordable Premium Experience'

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol faces online backlash for calling a $9 coffee an 'affordable premium experience' while earning $96 million in his first year.

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I've been hands-on with most Star Wars Day merch in 2026, here's what I'd recommend this May 4

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Fortune

He started as a part-time Starbucks barista at 17. Now he's an exec designing the menu

Sam Henderson's advice to Gen Z? Don't ignore opportunities in hospitality.

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McDonald’s Is Down 4% and Starbucks Is Up 25% in 2026. The Better Dividend Stock Might Surprise You.

Starbucks is up 25% in 2026 while McDonald's slipped 4%. So why might McDonald's still be the smarter dividend buy? The numbers tell a story most investors are missing.

The Independent UK

Starbucks CEO draws internet backlash after ‘$9 experience’ justification for menu prices

Social media users called the CEO ‘out of touch’ and ‘disconnected’

The Mary Sue

Woman working at Starbucks gets third-degree burns from pouring hot americano, wears tank tops to cover them, but then develops cysts

For someone working in the food industry, injuries are quite common, especially if they frequently work around fire, handle hot beverages or food, or deal with sharp objects. While that is true, it’s also true that no one goes into their job expecting to have an accident; therefore, whenever one…

Reason

Workers Voted on Decertifying Unions 1,600 Times in the Past Decade. Teamsters Are the Most Common Target.

Unionization efforts at Starbucks and Amazon get front-page media coverage. But dozens of workplaces discard their unions every year, often with little fanfare.

International Business Times UK

'Out of Touch' Starbucks CEO Tells Struggling Consumers to View $9 Lattes as an Affordable Luxury for the 'Experience'

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has sparked a viral backlash after framing nine-dollar lattes as a 'splurge' experience during a high-stakes 2026 earnings call.

MarketBeat

5 Stocks to Buy in May Before the Next AI Surge Hits

The S&P 500 broke to new highs in April and signals a robust uptrend ahead, with the target now well above 7,500 and many tech stocks following suit.

Fortune

Brian Niccol’s nascent Starbucks turnaround starts with treating workers better

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